Requesting protection

Harassment or violence may be reported to the internal affairs authorities, a prevention inspector or through 102. Reports received through 112 and 1146 are also forwarded to the competent authorities.

A report may be submitted by the survivor, her legal representative, another person, a public authority or an organisation.

Within 24 hours, the prevention inspector examines the circumstances, issues a protection order and records any need for social, psychological and legal services in the “E-himoya orderi” system.

Protective measures

The order may prohibit violence, restrict communication or joint presence with the survivor and impose specific obligations on the perpetrator.

Where two or more reports of harassment or violence are made during one calendar year, the internal affairs authority must issue a protection order proactively.

A protection order is generally issued for up to 30 days. If the danger continues, a court may extend it for up to one year.

A survivor and her minor children may receive social, psychological and legal services without first obtaining a protection order.

The procedure is governed by the Law on Protection of Women from Harassment and Violence, Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 3, Presidential Resolution No. PQ-175 and Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 354.